Highlighting the vibrant landscape of grassroots to international level combat sports in Africa. Contact info: combatsportsinafrica@gmail.com
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Dubbed the ”247 Combat Sports Podcast,” this show will be hosted by local MMA expert, fan, and reporter Hunter Homistek. Featuring some of Western PA‘s most notable figures — past, present, and future — the Pittsburgh Combat Sports Podcast aims to highlight the local scene and bring attention to the many incredible athletes, gyms, trainers, and businessmen and women working tirelessly to establish Pittsburgh as a combat sports hub. There might be some laughs and wild behind-the-scenes storie ...
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Sport podcast with Marcus Bobb
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A smart UFC podcast based out of Dallas, TX giving you a hilarious take on the latest news and headlines across the MMA landscape. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/combatsportstalk.
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The MMA and Wrestling podcast for Northern NY and Vermont!
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Welcome to The Guard Pass, the combat sports podcast covering all of the major talking points across the fight world in short show 3x weekly 👊🥊 #boxing #UFC #MMA
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Combat Sports Clinic is headed up by Dr Rosi Sexton - BJJ black belt, women's MMA pioneer and former UFC fighter. Our mission statement: to use our understanding of combat sports and the human body to help you improve performance, prevent injury and continue doing the sports you love. Check us out at https://www.combatsportsclinic.net Here you can listen to our Podcast, where we catch up with the great and the good in the world of combat sports and martial arts. We talk about training, rehab ...
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Rob Aguilar will discuss upcoming matchups, comment on past bouts and look at the stories behind the fighters. He also interviews the top figures in #boxing, #MMA and Womens MMA. Send Rob an email at: aguilarr@earthlink.net Follow him on twitter: www.twitter.com/robertaguilar
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we talk with South Africa’s Kiara Fegen, the newly crowned 2024 IMMAF Lightweight World Champion. Kiara takes us through her journey at the World Championships in Uzbekistan, sharing the key moments and strategies that led to her dominant win in the 70.3 kg division. From intense battles in the cage to th…
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E154: It's Time for BitB24 Meat Bucks!
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Strip District Meats is back in the 247 Studio to hand out Meat Bucks to one Brawl in the Burgh 24 competitor. Who got 'em this time?!Ryan Middleton
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This episode of Combat Sports in Africa explores the debut of the World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore, where 120 athletes, including competitors from Rwanda and Lesotho, will test the limits of virtual combat. With VR tech at the forefront, Virtual Taekwondo is breaking new ground. Could virtual combat sports reshape sports engagemen…
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E153: Karli Jo Thomas Opens Up On Sexual Abuse
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** WARNING: This podcast contains content that may be disturbing and/or inappropriate for some viewers, including descriptions of sexual assault, manipulation, and graphic scenes. Amateur MMA standout Karli Jo Thomas opens up on her past, revealing a disturbing and heartbreaking story in the process. In true Karli Jo fashion, though, she tells the …
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E152: OK, So WTF Happened With BitB24?!
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247 Fighting Championships changed venues at the last minute for Brawl in the Burgh 24. And the show almost never happened. So what went down? The crew explains.Ryan Middleton
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E151: Russ Green Might Be The Ultimate Pittsburgh MMA Fan!
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Go Green Windows & Construction's Russ Green supports local MMA like few others. Now, he joins the 247 Combat Sports Podcast to talk all about his love of the sport and more –– like buoyant babies and cigarettes. You know, normal stuff!Ryan Middleton
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E150: Who Won the BitB23 Meat Bucks?!
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Brawl in the Burgh 23 featured some highlights that'll live on 247 Fighting Championships highlight reels for years to come –– but whose performance was the best? Strip District Meats is back to reward one hungry fighter.Ryan Middleton
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we celebrate a historic victory as Senegal's Oumar "Reug Reug" Kane becomes Africa's first ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion. He defeated the undefeated Russian three-division champion Anatoly "Sladkiy" Malykhin in a thrilling five-round battle at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium. Join us as we delve into this…
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Francis Ngannou’s Triumphant Return at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants – A Knockout Victory
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we recap Francis Ngannou’s explosive return to mixed martial arts at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou delivered a devastating first-round knockout over Renan Ferreira to claim the PFL Heavyweight Superfight Championship, dedicating the emotional victory to his late s…
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Coach Ebe Ghansah: Insights from his Ghana MMA and grappling training seminar
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In this episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast, we feature Ebe Ghansah, a lifelong martial artist, combat sports athlete, and coach with an interesting sports journey. Ebe is a Gracie Barra Coach for the Black Belt Braulio Estima Team and trained at the prestigious Gracie Barra Main Academy in Rio de Janeiro. He has competed in various comb…
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Join us on the Combat Sports in Africa podcast as we reconnect with André Rosa, President of Judo Global São Tomé and Príncipe. In this insightful episode, we reflect on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to assess the performance of African judo athletes on the world stage. André shares his analysis on what these results mean for the future of judo acro…
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TRIBE Combat Sports: Pioneering MMA's future in West Africa with William Zalo Werenskiold
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In this episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast, we sit down with William Zalo Werenskiold, the CEO and founder of TRIBE Combat Sports—an Afro-Scandinavian MMA promotion based in West Africa. William shares the captivating origin story of TRIBE Combat Sports and what inspired him to focus on bringing high-quality MMA events to this vibrant r…
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E149: BitB23 Behind the Scenes + BitB24 Preview
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Brawl in the Burgh 23 took over the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 21 –– but getting to fight night isn't always easy. The 247 Fighting Championships crew reveals some fights they lost along the way, celebrates the fighters' performances, and more. <<< WATCH THE EPISODE HERE! >>>Ryan Middleton
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In this follow-up to our previous episode, "African Combat Sports Triumphs at Paris 2024: Celebrating the Olympic Medalists," we spotlight Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi, who secured a bronze medal in the men's taekwondo -58kg category at Paris 2024. Adding to his silver from Tokyo, Jendoubi continues to inspire as a two-time Olympic medalist an…
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A quick news update on the World Anti-Doping Agency's release of the 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, effective January 1, 2025. "WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries." Follow Combat Sports in Africa on facebook , YouTube and Instagram…
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, host Garmamie interviews Zimbabwe's own Lewis "Porcupine" Mataya, a two-time African International Mixed Martial Arts Federation champion! Mataya is set to make his highly anticipated professional MMA debut this Friday, September 27th, at UAE Warriors against Algeria's undefeated Slimen Hassaini (2-0). Do…
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Exploring the Book 'Bow Before No Man: The Rise of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ethiopia'
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we hear from Colin Stewart and Johnny Sileshi Nigussie about their new book, Bow Before No Man: The Origin of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ethiopia. They delve into how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu emerged in Ethiopia amid various challenges, sharing inspiring stories of young Ethiopians who found purpose and community …
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Join us in this special episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of African combat sports athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We highlight the inspiring stories of Imane Khelif, David de Pina, Cindy Ngamba and Cheick Sallah Cisse, and many others who represented their countries with pride. Tune in …
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E148: The Stars Are Out for BitB23!
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247 Fighting Championships stacked the deck with Sept. 21's Brawl in the Burgh 23 fight card inside the Monroeville Convention Center. You're gonna want to see that show. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here. On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, the 247 Fighting Championships team is join…
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E147: Top 5 Reasons You Can't Miss Brawl in the Burgh 23
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247 Fighting Championships stacked the deck with Sept. 21's Brawl in the Burgh 23 fight card inside the Monroeville Convention Center. You're gonna want to see that show. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here. On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, the 247 Fighting Championships team explain…
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E146: Anthony Hogeback Got That Dawg In Him
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AUDIO BEGINS AT 2:45– Stout PGH's Anthony Hogeback made his successful professional MMA debut –– and now he wants more inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage at Brawl in the Burgh 23.Ryan Middleton
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Justin Patton is ready for the biggest test of his professional MMA career Saturday, Sept. 21, at Brawl in the Burgh 23 –– and tickets are on sale now! You're gonna want those. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here. On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter …
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E144: Huge BitB23 Fight Announcements!
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Brawl in the Burgh 23 takes over the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 21 –– and tickets are on sale now! You're gonna want those. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here. On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM breaks down the event and announces two f…
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Brawl in the Burgh 23 takes over the Monroeville Convention Center Saturday, Sept. 21 –– and tickets are on sale now! You're gonna want those. Front-row tickets are already gone! Secure your spot for the fights right here. On the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships GM breaks down the event and announces two f…
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Paris 2024 and African Judo: Insights with Andre Rosa
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Join us for a insightful conversation with Andre Rosa, President of Judo Global Sao Tome and Principe, as we discuss the prospects for African judokas at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Highlighting the challenges, future, and key athletes to watch in African judo. Sao Tome and Principe's Roldeney De Oliveira will be representing his country at the G…
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The UFC has hosted some of the most legendary fights of all time. But which five are the best? 247 Fighting Championships debates.Ryan Middleton
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E140: BitB21.5 & BitB22 Meat Bucks Are HERE!
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Who's stocking up with Strip District Meats goodness for their performance inside the 247 Fighting Championships cage? We find out on the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast.Ryan Middleton
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E139: 247 FC History Comes to Monroeville June 29
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It's almost here... Brawl in the Burgh 21.5. Brawl in the Burgh 22. Same day. Same place. You gotta be there, and the 247 FC crew is live in studio to explain why.Ryan Middleton
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In this episode, we explore the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Magazine Paris 2024 edition, highlighting African athletes' preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games. With the games starting on July 26, 2024, we cover: Messages from ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf and IOC President Thomas Bach. Historical achievements…
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we bring you the latest updates on the Professional Fighters League (PFL) as they announce the launch of PFL Africa and a multi-year media rights deal with CANAL+. Hear about the new league featuring top African MMA athletes, the involvement of MMA superstar Francis Ngannou as Chairman, and what this mean…
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In this short update episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we highlight the newly released entries for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Greco-Roman wrestling. Learn about the eleven African wrestlers set to compete and get key dates for the wrestling events. For the full list of competitors, visit United World Wrestling. Stay tuned for more updates as…
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Join us as we explore the upcoming judo competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, where 32 judokas from 24 African countries will compete. We reflect on the historical performances of African judokas and discuss the long history of judo, from its origins in ancient Japan to its current status as a popular Olympic sport. We also provide a brie…
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Tune in as we discuss the boxing competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, where 25 boxers from 10 African countries will compete. We celebrate the achievements of African boxers, including Ghana’s Samuel Takyi's bronze medal at Tokyo 2020. Learn about the ancient origins of boxing, its development over the centuries, and the rules that gover…
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In this episode, we focus on the wrestling competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, featuring 33 wrestlers from Africa. We highlight the achievements of African wrestlers in previous Olympic games, including the impressive performances at Tokyo 2020. We also delve into the ancient history of wrestling and explain the rules and disciplines of…
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In this episode, we highlight the African athletes competing in taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. With 16 athletes from 10 countries, including Egypt, Tunisia, and Nigeria, we delve into their preparation and hopes for the games. We also revisit the successes of African taekwondo athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and provide an overvie…
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Exploring the excitement of Paris 2024 - African athletes in boxing, judo, wrestling, and taekwondo!
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we delve into the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games*. From July 26 to August 11, Paris will host the Thirty-third Olympiad, featuring billions of viewers, millions of spectators, and thousands of athletes from over 200 nations. We spotlight the excitement around African ath…
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E138: It's a BitB21.5 SUPER Show!
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Brawl in the Burgh 21.5 is just around the corner. Taking place Saturday, June 29, at noon inside the Monroeville Convention Center, this card features something for everyone –– amateur Muay Thai, amateur MMA, and pro MMA –– all under the same roof and in the same cage. You love to see it. <<< GET BITB21.5 TICKETS HERE! >>> 247 Fighting Championshi…
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Stout PGH fighters are all over Saturday, June 29's Brawl in the Burgh 21.5 fight card. And on the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast, we hear from three of them. <<< GET BITB21.5 TICKETS HERE!!! >>> Tune in to hear from: • Lucas Seibert, who discusses his pro MMA main event against Nathaniel Grubham • Miguel Francisco, who discusses h…
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E136: Here's Why You Need to Be in Monroeville on June 29
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247 Fighting Championships hosts the biggest day in Pittsburgh combat sports history on June 29. It might sound like hyperbole... but listen to the latest episode of the 247 Combat Sports Podcast and let us know: <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE >>> Hunter and Ryan break down exactly what makes this one-two punch of Brawl in the Burgh 21.5 and Brawl in t…
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E135: DJ Cake Joins the Show!
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If you've been to a 247 Fighting Championships show, you've heard the expert work of DJ Cake. One of Pittsburgh's premier DJs, DJ Cake provides the vibe for almost any event you can imagine –– including 247 FC fights! <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE >>> But her rise in the scene was anything but normal or easy or expected. And she details it all on the …
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E134: Southside Boxing Club's Matt Leyshock!
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Matt Leyshock has seen a thing or two in the Pittsburgh combat sports scene. And now he's here, live in-studio, to talk about it all on the 247 Combat Sports Podcast. <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE >>> From his work as a promoter with the legendary Pinnacle Fighting Championships to his work as a trainer at Southside Boxing Club and many stops in betwe…
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E133: BitB21 Meat Bucks Winner Revealed!
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Strip District Meats is ready to crown a champion from Brawl in the Burgh 21. The legendary Pittsburgh butcher shop is about to make one BitB21 fighter's day –– and Strip District Meats GM Brad Bengele joins 247 Fighting Championships GM Hunter Homistek to get down to business. <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE >>> Enjoy the show.…
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E132: April '24 Sprawl & Brawl Recap Podcast
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Grappling + MMA = one perfect weekend for a combat sports fan. Sprawl in the Burgh 3 and Brawl in the Burgh 21 delivered both at a high level –– and fans inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows were in for a treat from start to finish. On the latest 247 Combat Sports Podcast, 247 Fighting Championships owner Ryan Middleton and general manager Hu…
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E131: Stout PGH's Joao Martinez & Steel City Martial Arts' Nick Patragas Live In Studio!
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Stout PGH's Joao Martinez and Steel City Martial Arts' Nick Patragas are primed to put on a show Saturday, April 20, at Brawl in the Burgh 21. And they crash the 247 Studio to talk all about it. <<< WATCH THE PODCAST HERE >>> Enjoy the show.Ryan Middleton
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Sprawl in the Burgh 3: Cage Grappling keeps getting more and more stacked... This submission-only grappling event takes over the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows Event Center Friday, April 19 –– and you're not going to want to miss it. <<< GET SITB3 TICKETS HERE >>> The best Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in Western PA and beyond are ready to put…
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E129: True Believer Jiu-Jitsu's Jake Miclot In Studio!
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True Believer Jiu-Jitsu's Jake Miclot knows his crew is a little different. And he prefers it that way. A standout crew in the Pittsburgh grappling scene, True Believer Jiu-Jitsu has played a crucial role in our cage grappling events –– Sprawl in the Burgh and Sprawl in the Burgh 2 –– and will be back in full force Friday, April 19, at Sprawl in th…
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E128: BitB21 Pro Debut Announcement!
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We just added our fourth pro fight to Brawl in the Burgh 21. And it rules.<<< GET BITB21 TICKETS HERE >>> We already announced three high-profile and can't-miss professional fights for the April 20 MMA show inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA: • Khama Worthy vs. Jimmy Sandlin – pro lightweight • Ethan Goss (c) vs. Brady Hua…
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MMA at the African Games: A Conversation with Jeff Taylor, President of Ghana's MMA Association
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In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we delve into the exciting world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the 13th African Games, which took place in Accra, Ghana, from March 8th to March 23rd. This year's games were not just about traditional combat sports like Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo, and Karate; MMA made a significant appearance as …
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Brawl in the Burgh 21 is insanely stacked.<<< GET BITB21 TICKETS HERE >>> We already announced three high-profile and can't-miss professional fights for the April 20 MMA show inside the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington, PA: • Khama Worthy vs. Jimmy Sandlin – pro lightweight • Ethan Goss (c) vs. Brady Huang – pro featherweight title fig…
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E126: BitB20 Meat Bucks Winner Revealed!
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Strip District Meats is back in the 247 studio! The Meat Bucks are here –– and these Brawl in the Burgh 20 fighters are hungry. With insane finishes and performances start to finish, Brawl in the Burgh 20 made our job in selecting a single winner for the Meat Bucks more than a little difficult. Was Clayton Lee's title-winning performance the king? …
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